George W. Bush
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On September 11, 2001, America endured another national tragedy when terrorists attacked New York City and the Pentagon. Had it not been for the brave actions of passengers on another plane, thousands more would have died.
President Bush addressed the nation on September 14, 2001.
On this national day of prayer and remembrance, we ask Almighty God to watch over our nation, and grant us patience and resolve in all that is to come. We pray that He will comfort and console those who now walk in sorrow. We thank Him for each life we now must mourn, and the promise of a life to come. As we have been assured, neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, can separate us from God’s love. May He bless the souls of the departed. May He comfort our own. And may He always guide our country.
Donald J. Trump
After a deadly virus spread across the world, costing thousands of lives, President Trump encouraged Americans with these words.
As one nation under God, we are greater than the hardships we face, and through prayers and acts of compassion and love, we will rise to this challenge and emerge stronger and more united than before.
God Commands Us to Pray for Our Leaders
No matter how good we think a leader is, we can’t put our faith in a man, but only in the Lord Almighty. He is our Savior and the one who bestows the abundant blessings upon us as we bow our knees in submission to Him.
Many tough decisions lay before the President of the United States each day. The best thing we can do to commemorate this day is to pray for our leaders.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV)
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